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Zaffai and the Tempests
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureHuman Bard Sorcerer

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#962 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaffai and the Tempests.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.

Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+41% Synergy $0.34
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+39% Synergy $12.85
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+38% Synergy $0.26
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+32% Synergy $1.77
Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+32% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai and the Tempests's abilities and overall game plan.

Time Stretch Time Stretch
+41% Synergy $4.43
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+40% Synergy $6.89
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+40% Synergy $0.95
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+39% Synergy $0.37
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+35% Synergy $0.56
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+35% Synergy $0.91
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+35% Synergy $5.83
Expropriate Expropriate
+34% Synergy $14.33
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+34% Synergy $6.99
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+33% Synergy $34.78

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.

Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+31% Synergy $6.91
Seething Song Seething Song
+25% Synergy $12.78
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+25% Synergy $23.01
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+23% Synergy $3.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+22% Synergy $1.26
Big Score Big Score
+17% Synergy $0.56
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.84
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $2.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.66

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $67.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $43.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $109.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $68.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $18.66
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $12.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $57.92
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $15.51
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+31% Synergy $35.95
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
+27% Synergy $0.81
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+26% Synergy $0.41
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+23% Synergy $0.27
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+22% Synergy $0.59
Thunderdrum Soloist Thunderdrum Soloist
+18% Synergy $0.28
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+16% Synergy $37.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+14% Synergy $1.49
Spectacular Skywhale Spectacular Skywhale
+14% Synergy $0.20
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+13% Synergy $0.54
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.20
Rootha, Mastering the Moment Rootha, Mastering the Moment
+13% Synergy $0.45
Tackle Artist Tackle Artist
+13% Synergy $0.12
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+10% Synergy $0.18
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+10% Synergy $1.42
Pigment Wrangler Pigment Wrangler
+10% Synergy $0.14
Elemental Mascot Elemental Mascot
+10% Synergy $0.09
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+9% Synergy $19.85
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $23.51
Zealous Lorecaster Zealous Lorecaster
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+7% Synergy $0.24
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+7% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
+7% Synergy $0.11
Expressive Firedancer Expressive Firedancer
+7% Synergy $0.07
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+6% Synergy $0.38
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+6% Synergy $0.26
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+6% Synergy $2.55
Leitmotif Composer Leitmotif Composer
+6% Synergy $0.21
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+6% Synergy $0.64
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+5% Synergy $6.03
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+5% Synergy $10.20
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+5% Synergy $1.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $50.71
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+4% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+3% Synergy $0.29
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $3.21
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+3% Synergy $6.43
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $10.74
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $3.29
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $2.00
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.98
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+1% Synergy $0.83
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
0% Synergy $2.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.74
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $33.95
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-7% Synergy $0.88
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $7.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.

Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+22% Synergy $6.49
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+19% Synergy $0.24
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+17% Synergy $0.76
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+16% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+13% Synergy $55.69
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+13% Synergy $1.12
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+11% Synergy $0.15
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.30
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+9% Synergy $0.29
Flashback Flashback
+9% Synergy $5.37
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+9% Synergy $6.13
Vibrant Outburst Vibrant Outburst
+9% Synergy $0.28
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+9% Synergy $0.18
Homesickness Homesickness
+9% Synergy $0.13
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+8% Synergy $0.21
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chase Inspiration Chase Inspiration
+8% Synergy $0.12
Stress Dream Stress Dream
+8% Synergy $0.14
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+8% Synergy $1.38
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $7.94
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.39
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.28
Brush Off Brush Off
+7% Synergy $0.24
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.44
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.77
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.30
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $18.18
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $0.89
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $11.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $70.46
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+2% Synergy $3.81
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.53
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.72
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Aetherize Aetherize
-2% Synergy $0.37
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $3.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.82
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $1.04
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $2.08
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.54
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.35
Opt Opt
-19% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.

Stock Up Stock Up
+24% Synergy $2.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+23% Synergy $36.92
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+23% Synergy $21.46
Insurrection Insurrection
+19% Synergy $9.63
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
+17% Synergy $0.30
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+17% Synergy $0.34
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+17% Synergy $3.21
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+16% Synergy $12.80
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+15% Synergy $7.95
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.16
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+15% Synergy $0.50
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+15% Synergy $4.04
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+14% Synergy $4.72
Visionary's Dance Visionary's Dance
+13% Synergy $0.18
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+12% Synergy $10.63
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+12% Synergy $3.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+11% Synergy $0.30
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+11% Synergy $5.95
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+11% Synergy $4.25
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.42
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $14.35
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+10% Synergy $1.65
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+10% Synergy $3.22
Flow State Flow State
+9% Synergy $2.43
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+9% Synergy $4.05
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $0.32
Artistic Process Artistic Process
+9% Synergy $0.18
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+8% Synergy $0.88
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+7% Synergy $0.27
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+7% Synergy $0.29
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+7% Synergy $1.92
Procrastinate Procrastinate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Furygale Flocking Furygale Flocking
+6% Synergy $0.27
Abstract Performance Abstract Performance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+5% Synergy $4.24
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $12.10
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+3% Synergy $1.02
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+2% Synergy $6.66
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2092.91
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $5.51
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.80
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-5% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.77
Ponder Ponder
-13% Synergy $1.88
Preordain Preordain
-14% Synergy $0.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-18% Synergy $2.51

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy $12.15
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+14% Synergy $6.53
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $1.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $104.64
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-2% Synergy $13.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+14% Synergy $1.15
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.38
Double Vision Double Vision
+7% Synergy $0.65
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $1.16
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+6% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $6.51
Omniscience Omniscience
+4% Synergy $5.98
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.97
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $3.12
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $11.77
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.71

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-5% Synergy $16.58

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+13% Synergy $9.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.00
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+10% Synergy $0.27
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+7% Synergy $0.48
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $525.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $41.08
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $31.45
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.84
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+22% Synergy $0.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+18% Synergy $3.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.37
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+8% Synergy $0.13
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+7% Synergy $468.63
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.84
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+5% Synergy $2.97
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.59
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $166.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $1122.75
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $3.78
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $35.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $239.75
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $788.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.38
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.27
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-5% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+23% Synergy $36.92
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+16% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+14% Synergy $1.49
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+12% Synergy $1.87
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+10% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+8% Synergy $12.63
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $38.59
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+8% Synergy $15.96
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+8% Synergy $2.62
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+8% Synergy $5.07
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $52.79
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $49.79
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+6% Synergy $24.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $37.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $32.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $18.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $9.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.69
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $19.95
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.77
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $33.71
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.17
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+3% Synergy $0.23
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+2% Synergy $0.44
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $16.93
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.44
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $15.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.98
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.74
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.25
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-3% Synergy $6.11
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-3% Synergy $0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $6.40
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.24
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.36
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-13% Synergy $0.36

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